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Warning: Individual Already Exists!

It is strongly recommended that you do not ignore this message.

You have previously added to your company.
If you are looking to add positions or make changes to , you should edit the existing one as it can cause issues with ASIC and ABN applications. Please click "edit individual" below to make changes to .

You may need to let ASIC know of changes

Incorrect details will result in your ABN application being rejected or marked for manual review. Therefore we will allow you to update these details for the purposes of your ABN application.

However, you may need to let ASIC know of changes to your company records if:

the Date of Birth of any director/shareholder is Incorrect or Outdated

the First/Middle or Last Name of any director/shareholder is Incorrect or Outdated

For more information you can contact ASIC on 1300 300 630

You cannot add a trust as an organisation, you need to add the trustee.

It is strongly recommended that you do not ignore this message.

Adding a Trust as a Shareholder:

Individual as Trustee:

You need to add an individual (with the individual's first and last name), and then put their role as a shareholder, at the bottom it will ask you "Will these shares be held on behalf of another trust, individual or organisation?", select "yes" and then enter the trust name, (i.e. The Smith Family Trust). Even if you have multiple trustees you should only add one of them.

Organisation as Trustee:

You need to add an organisation (with the organisation's ASIC name excluding ATF), and then put their role as a shareholder, at the bottom it will ask you "Will these shares be held on behalf of another trust, individual or organisation?", select "yes" and then enter the trust name, (i.e. The Smith Family Trust). Even if you have multiple trustees you should only add one of them.

You cannot add the organisation you are registering as a shareholder

It is strongly recommended that you do not ignore this message.

You are trying to add the company you are registering as it's own shareholder. We warn you that this is not technically possible and you should not proceed. Please go back to the entities step and add yourself as an individual.

Do not use ATF in the company name.

It is strongly recommended that you do not ignore this message.

Adding a Trust as a Shareholder:

Organisation as Trustee:

You need to add an organisation (with the organisation's ASIC name excluding ATF), and then put their role as a shareholder, at the bottom it will ask you "Will these shares be held on behalf of another trust, individual or organisation?", select "yes" and then enter the trust name, (i.e. The Smith Family Trust). Even if you have multiple trustees you should only add one of them.

What legal documents do EasyCompanies provide?

EasyCompanies will generate a set of documents based on the answers you provided throughout the company registration, these include:

Documents will be provided via PDF format through email. They can also be bound and delivered in a folder for $79.

Many people struggle with assigning entities to their companies so we've organised some simple tips to help make it a breeze.

A company needs at least:

1 director that is located Australia (think: who will run the company?)

1 shareholder with at least 1 share allocated (think: who people own the company?)

1 applicant (the person submitting the company)

Where is my CVV?

VISA, MasterCard and Discovery

Your CVV number is a 3-digit number located in the signature strip on the back of your card.

American Express

Your CVV number is a 4-digit number located in front of your card, after your credit card number.

Required Information for Company Registration

Registered Office Address:
A registered office address is used by ASIC to send notices and updates to your company. This needs to be a physical address (no PO boxes) as in some cases, notices may be served in person by ASIC. If your registered office will not be occupied by the company but by, for example, your solicitor or accountant, then the occupier must give written consent for the company to use that address.

Place of Business Address:
In many cases most customers leave this as the same as their registered office. Similar to the registered office this needs to be a physical address (no PO boxes).

Director/Secretary Details:

Must have at least one director that resides within Australia (PTY LTD companies).

A secretary is not required, however if there are secretary roles assigned, at least one must reside in Australia.

First Name / Last Name / Previous Names

Residential Address

Date of Birth (must be at least 18 years old)

Place of Birth (and city/state if Australia)

Shareholder Details:

Must have at least one shareholder. But can have no more than 50 shareholders.